(Above: Durban Dance Movement Festival performers.
Pic supplied)
The Durban Dance Movement Festival returns with its 11-instalment of its annual production brining the very best of KZN dance talents showcasing choreographic works in Hip hop, ballet, African contemporary, Bollywood, break dancing, krumping, jazz and other styles that celebrates the diverse cultures in KZN.
Supported by the National Arts Council, Sports Arts & Culture Department and in association with the Playhouse, the festival will be staged at the Opera theatre on July 26 & 27, 2024.
Reaching a milestone of 30 years of democracy in South Africa this year, the performances showcase narratives out of successful stories through our journey to freedom as nation.
Opening night will feature work from Rudra Dance Company, Dance Movement, KZN Dance Academy, JHB based choreographer Sufyaan Moosa, Tshediso Kabulu and an inclusive performance from the special needs disabled dance company from Dance Movement collaborating with special guest dancers Siseko & Digga from Flatfoot Dance Company.
Artistic Director, Jarryd Watson said: “This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better and the 18 dance companies showcasing their work really promote youth, women and people living with disabilities to shine and be empowered on our celebration of 30 years of democracy, is a true testament of how essential the arts contribution to the impact & growth of South Africa.”
(Right: Durban Dance Movement Festival performers. Pic supplied)
Other performances will also feature over 200 dancers from around KZN studios, youth groups and crews performing on Saturday two showcases: 15h00 and 19h00.
All dancers will have an opportunity to take dance workshops on July 28 at Reddam House Umhlanga from 10h00 with the choreographers for the Festival in a Day of Dance Workshop. Tickets are through Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1550499892 or any Pick n Pay Outlet
For more information to participate in the workshops for the Day of dance contact 082 683 9665